Alberta Flood Watch 2013

[J epworth]

Originally Posted by Five-hole

So my dad left from Revelstoke this morning to come to Calgary but I guess the TransCanada is closed between Canmore and Banff. I'm having trouble finding out if there's been any sort of detour and now I hear Highway 2 is closed south of High River and Highway 3 might be closing in Crowsnest Pass.

Of course, he doesn't have a cell phone and I have no idea where he is.

Any information would be appreciated!

Highway 93 up to Saskatchewan crossing just reopened so it looks like they cleared the mudslide there, so he could go north to Rocky mountain house then back towards Calgary.

RockyMountainOutlook ‏@rmoutlook 1h Highway 93 North from Lake Louise to Jasper has been reopened, according to Parks Canada.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by Acey

Epic picture on CBC, High River.

Please tell me they said this guy made it. And is that a dog he's swimming toward or a log or something?

[malcolmk14]

Does anyone recall what flow rates and water level were in the Elbow in 2005?

This morning the water level was almost 4m and the flow rate was over 500m^3/s.

I imagine it's way above that now.

[fundmark19]

Just drove over bow going into cochrane and that sucker is high! It is a foot or two away from taking over the dog park. Luckily most houses are elevated and shouldn't be in any danger

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Nehkara

From what I have heard:

Highway 1 is closed.
Highway 1A is closed.
Highway 3 is in horrible shape and will probably be closed.
Highway 93 is closed.

Honestly, from Revelstoke there is no good way in to Alberta at the moment. The only way to go, as far as I can tell, would be to go west from Revelstoke to Highway 5, north to highway 16 and then east on highway 16 to Edmonton and then south on highway 2. This would take a very long time.

I really hope your dad is okay! Let us know when you hear from him.

Rebuilding bridges > Taking the long route

[united]

660 News is reporting that Inglewood is now being evacuated, and they also Tweeted the 75,000 - 100,000 number.

https://twitter.com/660News

660News ‏@660News 22m
Officials anticipate 75,000 to 100,000 could be evacuated with this flood #yycflood
CEMA plans to announe communities for evavuation almpst on the hour #yycflood
They ask if you're in a low lying area start making preparations now #yycflood

[cam_wmh]

I'm on calgarypuck making meme pictures, and wisecrack comments.

I live in Victoria Park.

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[sun]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Please tell me they said this guy made it. And is that a dog he's swimming toward or a log or something?

His cat, Momo, apparently lol. I'm sure he made it.

[Free Ben Hur!]

So what does this mean for the Glenmore Dam? Floodgates wide open and water spilling over the top?

[Nehkara]

Originally Posted by Minnie

He could get to Banff and even to Canmore, but a large portion of Canmore is evacuated to higher ground in Canmore, and I am sure every hotel/motel room is already taken in both communities, if they're not evacuated. That's why I figure Golden will already be stacking people up in the hotels/motels there. Could stay in Lake Louise but that's expensive. And I don't imagine Banff or Canmore want any more people in the town than they already have - they must be cram packed right now, with the road closed.

Highway 1 is closed between Banff and Canmore according to Alberta 511.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Please tell me they said this guy made it. And is that a dog he's swimming toward or a log or something?

His cat Momo, it says. Given that they got the cat's name I assume he at least made it.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...y-plan-ch.html

[Nehkara]

Originally Posted by Free Ben Hur!

So what does this mean for the Glenmore Dam? Floodgates wide open and water spilling over the top?

Well, I know they were worried about losing the dam in 2005. I'm sure there is some concern now as well.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

I'm on calgarypuck making meme pictures, and wisecrack comments.

I live in Victoria Park.

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If you can't laugh about the impending destruction of your home, what can you laugh about?

edit: in all seriousness, my stress level has risen drastically, come on Sunnyside berm ... hold on

[Minnie]

Hadn't heard that, Nehkara. Thanks for the update.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Aeneas, do you need any help from any of us? You've helped countless people here, from everything I've read. I'll drive in and lend a hand - just say the word.

Thanks, but I dont think driving anywhere tonight is a good idea. They say the neighbourhood will be off limits as soon as they get everyone out.

I have all our photos and stuff out of the basement, then started on the electronics. Next will be the Firefly TV DVDs (yes two copies) then The Serenity DVD, The extended Serenity DVD, etc. You know the valuables.

Looks like High River is in the most need, if you are up to it.

[mariners_fever]

Originally Posted by united

Sherri Zickefoose ‏@GirlReporter 8m
#yyc flood now expected to be 3 times as bad as 2005, more communities to be evacuated before midnight #chlive

#yyc expects 75,000 to 100,000 people to be evacuated by midnight #chlive

I wonder if 3x as bad affects those of us a half block south of the river in
Eau Claire...

[Pagal4321]

Sherri Zickefoose @GirlReporter#yyc planning rolling evacuations of communities affected by flooding. Cliff Bungalow, Erlton, Victoria Park and Inglwood up next. #chlive

[Acey]

100k has to be one of the largest evacuations in Alberta, I'd imagine. They've got to get Douglasdale, Riverbend et al for it to get to 100k

[united]

/\ Pagal's on it /\

Calgary Herald reporter with more communities on the evacuation list:

Sherri Zickefoose ‏@GirlReporter 27s
#yyc planning rolling evacuations of communities affected by flooding. Cliff Bungalow, Erlton, Victoria Park and Inglwood up next. #chlive

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by nik-

If you can't laugh about the impending destruction of your home, what can you laugh about?

edit: in all seriousness, my stress level has risen drastically, come on Sunnyside berm ... hold on

Well, I was really wanting to post this Facebook status:

Hey "HIGH RIVER"


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SURPRISE!!!!


Til I asked a friend what that I'd be on the 1-10 a-hole scale. He said 27.

Fotze it's all yours, no need to cite me either.